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George Hunter

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Covering crime since 1998.

 Detroit, MI
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According to Dallas police, protesters helped capture the shooters. And cops helped shuttle protesters to safety during the attack.
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“This is a case of blatant disregard for the law and moral scruples," attorney Deborah Gordon said. "(Detroit Police supervisors) had the truth put in their faces, and they not only ignored it — they punished my client for reporting it. It's an outrage." Via @GeorgeHunter_DN
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She reported suspected OT fraud in DPD. Her punishment prompted her to sue detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
She reported suspected OT fraud in DPD. Her punishment prompted her to sue

She reported suspected OT fraud in DPD. Her punishment prompted her to sue

Lt. Lori Pierce, a 33-year Detroit Police veteran, alleges retaliation for exposing what she calls rampant abuse of OT in the department.

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I am covering the Democratic Women’s Caucus Legacy Luncheon. Former VP Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, keynote speakers, aren’t here yet, after an 11:30 start, so they switched the program around. I asked an event staffer, who said: “No, they’re not late — they’re on the way.”
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Detroit's teen takeover brawls put Sheffield-Bettison policies in focus detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews ⁦@GeorgeHunter_DN⁩
Detroit's teen takeover brawls put Sheffield-Bettison policies in focus

Detroit's teen takeover brawls put Sheffield-Bettison policies in focus

Teen takeovers of downtown Detroit have produced vandalism and brawls. The mayor and police chief vowed to give youths more constructive activities.

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Murder case fuels Karen McDonald-Eli Savit feud, lawsuit in attorney general's race New reporting from ⁦@GeorgeHunter_DN⁩ on an interesting twist in the battle for the Democratic nomination for AG: detroitnews.com/story/news/p…
Murder case fuels McDonald-Savit feud, lawsuit in attorney general's race

Murder case fuels McDonald-Savit feud, lawsuit in attorney general's race

A 2010 Oakland County murder conviction and a vacated prison sentence have turned a legal fight into a battle over political speech and defamation.

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A stellar professional & colleague. Proud of ⁦@nannburke⁩ 💪 Detroit News' Burke wins national award for second straight year detroitnews.com/story/news/p… via @detroitnews
Detroit News' Burke wins national award for second straight year

Detroit News' Burke wins national award for second straight year

Detroit News Washington Bureau Chief Melissa Nann Burke is the 2025 recipient of the David Lynch Memorial Award for Regional Reporting.

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NEW: Convicted murderer known as the 'Godfather of the Chaldean Mafia' who has Parkinson's Disease set to be deported, attorney says detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @GeorgeHunter_DN & @detroitnews
'Godfather of Chaldean Mafia' deported to the Middle East, attorney says

'Godfather of Chaldean Mafia' deported to the Middle East, attorney says

Attorney Shanta Driver said she tried to delay the deportation, but Louis Alrawi was put on an 8 p.m. Tuesday flight to the Middle East.

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Another @detroitnews exclusive on another judge under scrutiny in Detroit’s 36th District Court, the second in the past week Critical accountability reporting from @GeorgeHunter_DN —>>
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Detroit judge's decisions probed by prosecutor, worrying he 'made up some law' detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
Detroit judge's decisions probed by prosecutor, worrying he 'made up some law'

Detroit judge's decisions probed by prosecutor, worrying he 'made up some law'

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy launched a probe into 36th District Court judge over case dismissals and when the judge acted outside the law.

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Maduro's forced ouster met with condemnation, cheers in Michigan detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews @GeorgeHunter_DN @carolthompson_
Maduro's forced ouster met with condemnation, cheers in Michigan

Maduro's forced ouster met with condemnation, cheers in Michigan

A Venezuelan restaurant on Detroit's west side planned to throw a party Sunday to celebrate the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Parking, other tickets plunge in Michigan. Are speed traps vanishing? detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews ⁦⁦@GeorgeHunter_DN⁩
Parking, other tickets plunge in Michigan. Are speed traps vanishing?

Parking, other tickets plunge in Michigan. Are speed traps vanishing?

While traffic violations are down, which is part of a national trend, some Metro Detroit cities bucked the trend, especially for parking tickets.

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Dearborn cop suspended for stepping on suspect's head. Lack of outside probe questioned detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews ⁦@GeorgeHunter_DN⁩
Dearborn cop suspended for stepping on suspect's head. Lack of outside probe questioned

Dearborn cop suspended for stepping on suspect's head. Lack of outside probe questioned

Experts questioned why the Dearborn police officials didn't ask the Wayne County prosecutor to review an officer for stepping on a suspect's head.

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NEW: Adoptive mom of pregnant Wexford County victim tried to protect her, knew murder suspect (her biological mom) was 'dangerous' detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @GeorgeHunter_DN & @detroitnews
Adoptive mom of pregnant Wexford victim tried to protect her, knew suspect was 'dangerous'

Adoptive mom of pregnant Wexford victim tried to protect her, knew suspect was 'dangerous'

Authorities say the victim was lured to a home and tortured in an attempt to extract her unborn infant.

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NEW details on an incredibly disturbing story —>> via ⁦@GeorgeHunter_DN⁩ Adoptive mom of pregnant Wexford victim tried to protect her, knew suspect was 'dangerous' detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews
Adoptive mom of pregnant Wexford victim tried to protect her, knew suspect was 'dangerous'

Adoptive mom of pregnant Wexford victim tried to protect her, knew suspect was 'dangerous'

Authorities say the victim was lured to a home and tortured in an attempt to extract her unborn infant.

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Man claims Dearborn Police harassed him for criticism of police chief, Mayor @AHammoudMI detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @GeorgeHunter_DN & @detroitnews
Man claims Dearborn Police harassed him for criticism of police chief, mayor

Man claims Dearborn Police harassed him for criticism of police chief, mayor

A man is accusing Dearborn police officials of sending officers to his home to harass him for televised criticism of the mayor and police department.

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When the three Detroit casinos were being planned 25 years ago, police and city officials told me how safe the neighborhoods around the proposed facilities were. That has changed dramatically, while the casinos no longer provide DPD with $$ for patrols. detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
Detroit's highest crime areas are near its casinos, records show

Detroit's highest crime areas are near its casinos, records show

Detroit's three casinos are among the four most crime-ridden spots in the city, records show, but the link between gambling and crime is debated.

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Two officers take on alleged Grand Blanc Mormon church shooter, bodycam video shows detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @GeorgeHunter_DN & @detroitnews
Two officers take on alleged Grand Blanc Mormon church shooter, bodycam video shows

Two officers take on alleged Grand Blanc Mormon church shooter, bodycam video shows

The unnamed DNR conservation officer and Grand Blanc Township police officer are on paid administrative leave pending a state police probe.

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'All units pull out': Crews sought survivors in burning Grand Blanc church before collapse Story from @GeorgeHunter_DN detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews
'All units pull out': Crews sought survivors in burning Grand Blanc church before collapse

'All units pull out': Crews sought survivors in burning Grand Blanc church before collapse

Audio from the Genesee County fire dispatch captured the courage and chaos of rescue efforts after a gunman set fire to a Grand Blanc Mormon church.

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Detroit area flags not flown at half-staff to honor Charlie Kirk due to errors detroitnews.com/story/news/p… via ⁦@GeorgeHunter_DN⁩ @detroitnews
Detroit area flags not flown at half-staff to honor Charlie Kirk due to errors: officials

Detroit area flags not flown at half-staff to honor Charlie Kirk due to errors: officials

Officials in Detroit and Oakland County said the failure to follow the orders by President Donald Trump and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were mistakes.

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The family of Na'Ziyah Harris asked me to share this. She disappeared last year, and Detroit Police searched a landfill for her body, which was never recovered. Jarvis Buttd, a family friend, is to stand trial next month for her murder. Her birthday would’ve been tomorrow.
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Source: Hit man Smothers charged with selling confessions to other inmates' crimes detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews
Nessel: Hit man Smothers, another inmate conspired on false testimony in 2007 murder

Nessel: Hit man Smothers, another inmate conspired on false testimony in 2007 murder

Convicted hit man Vincent Smothers has been charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly providing false testimony about a 2007 homicide.

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UPDATE: Brother of Walmart stabbing suspect says family tried to get help for Bradford Gille for years detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @robertsnellnews @GeorgeHunter_DN @detroitnews
Brother of Walmart stabbing suspect says family tried to get him help for years

Brother of Walmart stabbing suspect says family tried to get him help for years

Suspect had long history of mental health issues and was charged with mutilating a grave in 2016. He also had run-ins with police at least twice this year.

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